Fire Alarm Service Technician-1

Life Safety Systems Inc; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on qualifications

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Short-term and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Company cell phone and laptop

Professional career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Life Safety Systems Inc is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician in Arbutus, Maryland. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing fire and life safety systems, ensuring their efficient performance. You will collaborate closely with the service team and clients and generate repair reports in compliance with NFPA standards.

Candidates should have 2-5 years in the Fire Life and Safety industry and possess practical knowledge of current fire alarm systems and their programming. A NICET I Certification and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in the Fire Life and Safety industry.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Customer management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Fire and Life Safety systems.
• Produce repair reports in accordance with NFPA.
• Program systems and ensure circuit integrity.
• Train and develop other Service Technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair capabilities

Knowledgeable in NFPA 72

Customer focused

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in issue resolution

Education

NICET I Certification

Tools

Troubleshooting tools

Job description

Position Summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Service Technician with programming, troubleshooting, and repair capabilities. The role works closely with our service team and clients to ensure critical life safety systems are repaired efficiently and maintain overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Fire and Life Safety systems, including conventional, addressable, voice systems, complex smoke control, and networked solutions.
• Use a variety of troubleshooting tools to analyze systems and detect fault conditions.
• Ensure maximum system detection and alarm coverage when effecting repairs.
• Produce repair reports in accordance with NFPA for customer acceptance and billing information.
• Program systems via laptop computers.
• Ensure Fire Alarm circuit integrity.
• Assist in managing vehicle inventory and repair tools.
• Provide support, guidance, and expertise to other technicians.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a repair or systems technician role within the Fire Life and Safety industry.
• Knowledge of current fire alarm systems, including smoke control, graphic user interfaces, and networked solutions.
• Demonstratable knowledge of Fire Alarm circuit integrity and how to troubleshoot for circuit opens, shorts, and/or ground conditions.
• Ability to program and repair fire alarm systems using a laptop computer.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 72 code requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of Article 760 of NFPA 70 (Electrical Code) for the installation of fire systems and circuiting.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and other regulatory requirements for testing of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and control units to customers and explain how it is to be used and how to respond to any system signals.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the safe use of standard trade tools.
• NICET I Certification.
• Ability to train and develop other Service Technicians on equipment, company policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and ability to obtain OSHA 10 Certifications.
• Customer-focused; skilled in project and people management.
• Proficient in issue resolution.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Be physically fit to perform the demanding work of the trade, including frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, maximum occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; able to work from heights and climb ladders; standing and walking most of the workday.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Company cell phone, laptop, and vehicle.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.